Real Vs Atletico: Los Blancos Take Slender Lead In First-Leg

A superb goal from Brahim Diaz helped Real Madrid maintain its dominance of the Madrid derby on Europe라이브 바카라 biggest stage with a 2-1 victory over bitter rival Atletico in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie on Tuesday. Atletico has been beaten by the record 15-time European champion in both Champions League final matchups and has won only three of 11 meetings with their city rivals in UEFA competitions. A tense encounter in the Spanish capital was decided by a moment of individual brilliance. Diaz scored the winner for Real Madrid after squeezing past a couple of Atletico players and curling a low strike into the far corner in the 55th minute.

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Updated on: 5 March 2025 11:44 am

Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid, UEFA Champions League Round Of 16 first leg: Javi Galan

UCL 2024-25 Round Of 16 First leg, RMA vs ATM: Javi Galan passes the ball past Rodrygo | Photo: AP/Manu Fernandez

Atletico Madrid's Javi Galan, center, passes the ball past Real Madrid's Rodrygo during the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at the Bernebeu stadium in Madrid, Spain.

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Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid, UEFA Champions League Round Of 16 first leg: Pablo Barrios

UCL 2024-25 Round Of 16 First leg, RMA vs ATM: Pablo Barrios, left, fights for the ball with Kylian Mbappe | Photo: AP/Manu Fernandez

Atletico Madrid's Pablo Barrios, left, fights for the ball with Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe during the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at the Bernebeu stadium in Madrid, Spain.

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Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid, UEFA Champions League Round Of 16 first leg: Antoine Griezmann

UCL 2024-25 Round Of 16 First leg, RMA vs ATM: Antoine Griezmann, right, is challenged by Real Madrid's Raul Asencio and Aurelien Tchouameni | Photo: AP/Manu Fernandez

Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann, right, is challenged by Real Madrid's Raul Asencio, left, and Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni during the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at the Bernebeu stadium in Madrid, Spain.

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Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid, UEFA Champions League Round Of 16 first leg: Brahim Diaz

UCL 2024-25 Round Of 16 First leg, RMA vs ATM: Brahim Diaz, right, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal | Photo: AP/Manu Fernandez

Real Madrid's Brahim Diaz, right, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at the Bernebeu stadium in Madrid, Spain.

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Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid, UEFA Champions League Round Of 16 first leg: Vinicius Junior

UCL 2024-25 Round Of 16 First leg, RMA vs ATM: Giuliano Simeone, left, fights for the ball with Vinicius Junior | Photo: AP/Manu Fernandez

Atletico Madrid's Giuliano Simeone, left, fights for the ball with Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior during the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at the Bernebeu stadium in Madrid, Spain.

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Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid, UEFA Champions League Round Of 16 first leg: Eduardo Camavinga

UCL 2024-25 Round Of 16 First leg, RMA vs ATM: Eduardo Camavinga, right, fights for the ball with Antoine Griezmann | Photo: AP/Manu Fernandez

Real Madrid's Eduardo Camavinga, right, fights for the ball with Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann during the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at the Bernebeu stadium in Madrid, Spain.

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Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid, UEFA Champions League Round Of 16 first leg: Julian Alvarez

UCL 2024-25 Round Of 16 First leg, RMA vs ATM: Julian Alvarez celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal | Photo: AP/Manu Fernandez

Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at the Bernebeu stadium in Madrid, Spain.

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Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid, UEFA Champions League Round Of 16 first leg: Rodrygo

UCL 2024-25 Round Of 16 First leg, RMA vs ATM: Rodrygo celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal | Photo: AP/Manu Fernandez

Real Madrid's Rodrygo celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at the Bernebeu stadium in Madrid, Spain.

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UCL 2024-25 Round Of 16 First leg, RMA vs ATM: Rodrygo, center, celebrates after scoring a goal | Photo: AP/Manu Fernandez

Real Madrid's Rodrygo, center, celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at the Bernebeu stadium in Madrid, Spain.

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Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid, UEFA Champions League Round Of 16 first leg: Marcos Llorente

UCL 2024-25 Round Of 16 First leg, RMA vs ATM: Marcos Llorente, left, fights for the ball with Vinicius Junior | Photo: AP/Manu Fernandez

Atletico Madrid's Marcos Llorente, left, fights for the ball with Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior during the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at the Bernebeu stadium in Madrid, Spain.